Careers

About Us

Archery GB is the national governing body for the sport of archery in the UK. Archery GB is the umbrella organisation for the English Archery Association, Archery Northern Ireland, Scottish Archery and the Welsh Archery Association. Our vision is to enrich lives through archery in Great Britain, from grassroots to performance level. Our mission is to rebuild, reimagine and represent archery in the next five years.

About The Role

About the role 

Archery GB is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy archery.

The Safeguarding and Disciplinary Panel (SDP) plays an essential role in maintaining confidence in the sport by determining safeguarding and disciplinary matters referred by the Case Management Panel. Panel members may be asked to sit for first instance, or appeal panels. Panel Members are independent decision-makers responsible for considering evidence fairly, objectively and impartially before reaching proportionate, reasoned decisions.

The role requires integrity, sound judgement, discretion and a commitment to participant welfare, procedural fairness and natural justice.

Purpose 

To determine safeguarding and disciplinary matters referred to the Panel in accordance with Archery GB’s Safeguarding and Disciplinary Procedures in order to protect children, young people and adults at risk and uphold the integrity of the sport.

Panel Members will:
• Consider written evidence and submissions,
• Participate in panel discussions and hearings (virtual or in-person),
• Reach independent findings using the civil standard of proof (the balance of probabilities),
• Determine appropriate outcomes, sanctions or safeguarding measures.
• Contribute to clear written reasons for decisions.
• Engage in full in-person hearings for exceptional cases, as determined by the Panel Chair
• Ensure appropriate support for vulnerable witnesses.

Panel Members must have been and remain independent from the investigation and case management process

Key responsibilities 

Panel Members will:
• Read and consider all documentation provided before hearings.
• Participate fully in panel deliberations.
• Apply Archery GB’s policies, procedures and relevant guidance consistently.
• Reach decisions based solely on the evidence presented.
• Distinguish between safeguarding and disciplinary issues where appropriate.
• Consider whether a participant presents a current or foreseeable risk of harm where safeguarding concerns are involved.
• Determine reasonable, proportionate and defensible outcomes.
• Ensure decisions are fair, balanced and consistent.
• Maintain strict confidentiality throughout proceedings.
• Declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest immediately.
• Contribute to the drafting and approval of written reasons for decisions.
• Attend induction and any ongoing development required by Archery GB.

Further Information

Eligibility
Applicants should be able to demonstrate appropriate professional or voluntary experience relevant to the role.

Appointment will be subject to:
• Satisfactory application information
• Commitment to ongoing safeguarding CPD and adherence to AGB disciplinary procedures
• Declaration of conflicts of interest

What We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds including:
• Safeguarding
• Legal practice (particularly for panel chairs)
• Governance
• Education
• Policing
• Health and social care
• Human resources
• Sports governance
• Regulatory decision-making
• Senior leadership
• Tribunal or panel work.

We are committed to building diverse panels which reflect the communities we serve and  encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Prospective panel members should contact Aaron Prior, Director of Safe Sport and Governance, aaron.prior@archerygb.org 

Apply for role

Closing date: 30th November 2026